Is controlling carbohydrate intake appropriate for people of all ages?
Yes, controlling the quality of carbohydrate intake is appropriate for everyone. Avoiding refined flour products and foods with added sugar has health benefits for people of any age. This is especially true with the alarming increases of obesity and type 2 diabetes in a younger and younger population. It is best to start early to avoid creating a carbohydrate addicted child that can lead to a lifelong struggle with these unhealthy foods. However, anyone under the age of 18 should not follow any weight-loss plan or the weight loss phases of Atkins except under the supervision of their physician.
